Derek Scott Hoxby , LMFT

Specialties

Scott Hoxby, LMFT 24050 Madison Street, Suite 200 Torrance, California 90505 (310) 895-9796 I have a specialization working with couples, families and individuals as well as in substance abuse/chemical dependency and addiction treatment (porn, sex & gambling). In many cases the depressed and anxious client is self medicating in some way to alter underlying feelings of depression, anxiety and intimacy/attachment issues. I use Somatic Experiencing, a very effective treatment for trauma/PTSD symptoms, helping the body and mind regulate itself. Clients in relationships with loved ones addicted or abusing substances can benefit from therapy to learn how to take care of themselves so as to limit the toxicity of proximity I work from a cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic and solution focused standpoint. Our thoughts create our feelings and the behavior follows. With couples and families my job is to provide a safe place where effective communication can develop, listening and most importantly the ability to respond to each other rather than react are improved I treat compulsive sexual behaviors, chemical dependency, anger managemnent & PTSD.I will assess, diagnose & write a letter for patients wanting to travel with their pet, allowing them to live without harrassment from landlords and airlines etc.